Vanessa Woods's updated, science-based Puppy Kindergarten checklist, created with Dognition and grounded in Duke Puppy Kindergarten research. Enter your email and we'll send the PDF straight to your inbox — plus give you an instant download on the next screen.
Weeks 8–18: safe, mindful socialization
Playful cognitive games and first training cues
Daily rest, cooperative handling and independence
What to skip, including risky dog-park encounters
Playtime at Puppy Kindergarten at Duke University — the research program run by Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods that shaped the science behind Dognition.
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